JARDINES DE ALFABIA
A clear influence of English landscaping: lush and shaded.
The path leading to the proximity of the clastra (a typical courtyard in traditional Mallorcan country estates, known as possesions) is a wide avenue or romantic “salon promenade” with three walkways, bordered by large plane trees.
At the end of a palm-lined avenue stands the façade that leads to the most iconic element of the garden: the pergola with its water features, rebuilt in the early 18th century. Half of its length is adorned with twenty-four stone hydrias.
Numerous water jets cross each other, turning the sparkle and murmur of water into a true gift for the senses.
As you move along, you reach a part of the garden remodeled in the mid-19th century, clearly influenced by English landscaping: lush and shaded. This section includes the so-called “Jardinet de la Reina” (“The Queen’s Little Garden”), created during the visit of Queen Isabel II of Spain, also known as the Castiza Queen.
The lower garden has a tropical feel and a pond with water lilies, featuring a great variety of palm trees, including garballons (dwarf palms), an endemic and now protected species of Mallorca.
Skillfully integrated into its natural surroundings, the variety of styles results in a harmony that is difficult to achieve. In front of the main façade, the palm trees rise solemn and majestic, indifferent to the passing of time. Visit the photo gallery of the gardens.
Gardens Gallery
Discover every corner of our gardens
Immerse yourself in the essence of Jardines de Alfabia through this image gallery. Explore every corner filled with history, water, and exotic vegetation. This section invites you to discover the magic that has captivated visitors for centuries.
BAR & CAFETERIA AREA
Take a break…
Splendid by day and night, Jardines de Alfabia offers the perfect setting to enjoy a drink or snack at our Bar Kiosk, open from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
Sip a freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice in the shade of palm trees, surrounded by century-old wisteria and wildflowers. Enjoy soft drinks, cocktails, coffee, tea, and typical pastries from the island of Mallorca.
Feel the serenity of the pond, with its water lilies and the sound of water blending with soft classical music in the background, as you savour one of our homemade cakes or a snack in the sun amidst nature.
All your senses will be filled with peace.
ANIMAL AREA
The gardens feature a space where you can observe native animals.
As a historic estate and lovers of the environment, fauna and flora of the Balearic Islands—especially the Serra de Tramuntana—we raise typical Mallorcan black pigs.
During the winter months, we carry out the traditional matança, from which the famous sobrassadas are produced.
We also raise Mallorcan and Ibizan goats, as well as peacocks, ducks, and other birds.
You can visit and photograph them — a guaranteed hit with our youngest visitors.
The Balearic Islands are among the regions with the highest number of native breeds, thanks to their isolation and limited contact with foreign species.
Tête de Femme
Tête de Femme (Déesse) Joan Miró
The Jardines de Alfabia are enriched by the incorporation of Tête de Femme (Déesse), an original sculpture by the renowned artist Joan Miró.
The piece, on loan from the Successió Miró, has been placed next to the pond, blending naturally into its surroundings and establishing a connection between contemporary art and the historical beauty of the gardens.
This new addition enhances the unique character of the site, where nature, architecture, and art coexist in harmony. The presence of a signed work by Miró invites visitors to experience the space from a new perspective, where artistic sensitivity complements the landscape’s value.